DTX-FRS: Impact 9/18/2025

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Frisco ISD officials recommend closing Staley Middle School

Frisco ISD officials have recommended the school board vote to close Staley Middle School at the end of the 2025-26 school year.

The overview: District leaders discussed the campus closure and renovation options during a Sept. 15 board meeting. The closure of the school was only a discussion item and no official action was taken by the board.

What they're saying: “This is not a shock that our recommendation as an administration to the board is for the retirement of Staley [Middle School],” said Scott Warstler, FISD’s chief operations officer.

 
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Hinoki now open in Frisco offering Japanese cuisine

Hinoki is currently open in Frisco for lunch and dinner, offering a variety of menu items.

What they offer: Hinoki offers a signature six course meal or individual items off the menu.

  • 8050 Preston Road Ste. 106, Frisco

 

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Frisco | Sept. 19, 7-9 p.m.

Play music bingo

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McKinney | Sept. 19, 8-10 p.m.

Enjoy a free concert

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Denton | Sept. 20, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Shop at the Denton Community Market

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Keller | Sept. 20, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Celebrate Hobbit Day

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Grapevine | Sept. 20, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Read to therapy dogs

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News Near You
Burritos and mixed martial arts: 16 business updates in west McKinney

Interested in business news in the McKinney area? Check out 16 businesses now open, coming soon and other updates from west McKinney.

1. Chipotle: The fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain offers custom bowls, salads and burritos, the website states. This restaurant will also feature a Chipotlane—a drive-thru pick-up lane that allows guests to pick up digital orders without leaving their cars.

  • Opening Aug. 26
  • 8751 W. University Drive, Ste. 130, McKinney

2. Hillside Coffee Bar: 
The menu features a variety of house-blend coffee drinks including espresso, macchiato, white mocha latte and more. Other options include matcha drinks, signature lattes and non-coffee drinks including chai tea latte and passion fruit refresher. The eatery also serves sandwiches, bagels, chocolate chip cookies, muffins and more.
  • Opened in May
  • 7951 Collin McKinney Parkway, Ste. 1580, McKinney

 

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